Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nr Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
155 students
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nr Thetford, East of England | The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 1,872 | #1871 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11486 of 15,697 | #15630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 61.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nr Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnham.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.bishop.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 4.4).
- •Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 27%).
- •The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 330 students compared with 155.
- •Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 4.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Nr Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 155. The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1389th of 1,872 and The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy is 1871st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).